Course Map
Route based on 2025 course — may differ slightly from this year.
About this Race
The Comar Marathon Tunis-Carthage is Tunisia's leading road race, a course through the historic capital and along the Mediterranean coast near the ruins of ancient Carthage. The largely flat seaside terrain is reasonably fast, with the December staging offering mild winter conditions well suited to racing. It draws a regional field to a welcoming event steeped in the layered history of the city and its surroundings. The flat coastal roads reward steady effort, with sea breezes the main variable. It suits runners who want an atmospheric, history-rich North African race in a mild Mediterranean climate.
Course Insight
Tunis is a mild coastal Mediterranean marathon on a largely flat course, pleasant conditions making for runnable, even pacing. The level terrain leaves discipline to you on the open stretches. Sea breeze is the main variable to manage. The historic setting is an agreeable backdrop. Pace it steadily and the flat route delivers a clean day.
Difficulty Breakdown
A fast, runner-friendly course.
Course Details
- Course type
- Out-And-Back
- Elevation gain
- 96m
- Elevation loss
- 101m
- Highest point
- 49m
- Lowest point
- 1m
- Net elevation
- -5m
- Start
- Avenue Habib Bourguiba
- Cutoff time
- 5h 0m
Course Records
- Men's
- 2:11:12 — Amos Kiplagat (Kenya), 2024
- Women's
- 2:31:09 — Kebene Chala (Ethiopia), 2022
Race History
The Comar Marathon Tunis-Carthage is Tunisia's leading road race, touring the historic capital and the Mediterranean coast near the ruins of ancient Carthage. Its largely flat seaside course and mild December timing built a welcoming character steeped in the region's layered history. From its founding it drew a regional field to a pleasant, history-rich setting. It remains an atmospheric North African race in a temperate winter climate.
Plan Your Trip
Everything you need to know to get there, get settled, and get to the start line.
- Nearest airport(s)
- Tunis–Carthage (TUN), Enfidha–Hammamet (NBE)
- Best area to stay
- Avenue Bourguiba in the Ville Nouvelle for central hotels on the route, the Medina for atmospheric stays, and Gammarth or La Marsa for coastal resort options.
- Getting to the start
- The start is near the centre on Avenue Bourguiba; take a taxi or walk from central hotels.